Product ID:UNICHROME* STRIP SALT 80-X
MSDS Date:05/17/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-310-5094
MSDS Number: BHKDK

M&T CHEMICALS INC.

RAHWAY, NJ 07065
US

Emergency Phone: 201-499-2403/2445 (DAY/NIGHT)

Info Phone: 201-499-2403/2445 (DAY/NIGHT)

Cage: 6R775

M&T CHEMICALS INC

Cage: 6R775

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-20%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 298-14-6

Fraction By Weight: 40-50%

TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

CAS: 7320-34-5

RTECS: JL6735000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. SKIN:
WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. INHALE: CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS. CHRONIC TOXICITY: NO KNOWN
EFFECTS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH FLOWING WATER FOR 15 MIN.. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH FLOWING WATER FOR 15 MINS.,
THEN WASH AREA WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:
MOVE EXPO SED INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGEST:
NEVER GIVE FLUIDS OR INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR
HAVING CONVULSIONS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. A CORROSIVE LIQUID IS FORMED IF WATER IS
USED. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT INHALE DUST. DO NOT INHALE VAPORS
FROM SOLUTION. IRRITATING VAPORS MAY DEVELOP WHEN PRODUCT IS
HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO AQUATIC LIFE IF RELEASED
TO OPEN WATERS.CAREFULLY SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID CREATING DUSTY ATMOSPHERE. AFTER
SWEEPING, FLUSH AREA WHER E SPILL OCCURRED WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA SUITABLE FOR
CORROSIVES.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
ONLY.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED OR DUST
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL(GENERAL) IS
REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORK GOGGLES. NO CONTACTS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
READILY AVAILABLE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUHGLY AFTER CONTACT AND BEFORE
EATING, SMOKING, AND USING SANITARY FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE

HCC:B1
pH:SOLID
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER AND ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS MAY CAUSE A
VIGOROUS REACTION. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF MATERIAL AS SOLID WASTE IN A CLOSED
CONTAINER. FOLLOW ALL CHEMICAL POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS.

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